Sarawak Flying Doctor Service operations suspended after fatal helicopter crash, says health minister

The Flying Doctor Service operations in Sarawak have been temporarily suspended following a helicopter crash, as announced by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

The suspension allows authorities to investigate the incident and review safety measures.

Emergency medical evacuations will continue through cooperation with the Health Ministry and Fire and Rescue Department, with potential use of Armed Forces assets for transporting critical patients.

The ministry is conducting a comprehensive review of the service, prioritizing safety and effective healthcare delivery to rural areas, and will update the public on future developments.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — All Flying Doctor Service (FDS) operations in Sarawak have been temporarily suspended following a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Miri, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said today.

In a statement, he said the suspension would allow the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and review existing safety and operational procedures.

“Emergency medical evacuation services for urgent cases will continue through cooperation between the Health Ministry and the Fire and Rescue Department,” he said.

Dzulkefly said the ministry would also discuss the possible use of Armed Forces assets to transport patients requiring emergency treatment to suitable healthcare facilities.

The ministry will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the FDS in Sarawak, covering its contracts, governance, operational safety, coverage needs and the effectiveness of its current service model.

“However, the safety of personnel and patients remains the ministry’s priority, alongside ensuring the continued delivery of healthcare services to rural communities,” he said.

The ministry is also reviewing FDS locations and access methods, including safe and practical transport alternatives, and will provide further updates to the public.

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砂拉越卫生部长拿督斯里祖基菲里·艾哈迈德宣布，由于一架直升机坠毁，砂拉越的空中医生服务行动已暂时中止。

停职令允许当局调查事件并审查安全措施。

紧急医疗救援工作将继续通过与卫生部和消防救援部门的合作进行，并有可能动用武装部队的资源来运送危重病人。

该部正在对这项服务进行全面审查，优先考虑为农村地区提供安全有效的医疗保健服务，并将向公众通报未来的进展。

吉隆坡，9月10日讯——卫生部长拿督斯里祖基菲里·艾哈迈德医生今天表示，由于美里龙莱朗发生直升机坠毁事故，砂拉越所有飞行医生服务（FDS）行动已暂时中止。

他在一份声明中表示，停职将使有关当局能够调查这起事件，并审查现有的安全和操作程序。

他说：“卫生部和消防救援部门将继续合作，为紧急情况提供紧急医疗救援服务。”

祖基菲里表示，卫生部还将讨论是否可以利用武装部队的资源，将需要紧急治疗的病人运送到合适的医疗机构。

该部将对砂拉越的FDS进行全面评估，评估内容包括其合同、治理、运营安全、覆盖需求以及当前服务模式的有效性。

“然而，保障人员和患者的安全仍然是卫生部的首要任务，同时还要确保继续向农村社区提供医疗保健服务，”他说。

该部门还在审查 FDS 的位置和访问方式，包括安全实用的交通替代方案，并将向公众提供进一步的最新信息。

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